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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.72, 12,536.56 and 2,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.72, 12,536.56 and 2,810.64 is: 4,216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.72 : 12,536.56 = 2,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.72/12,536.56 = 2,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.72x = 12,536.56 × 2,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.72x = 35,235,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,757.00/8,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.46

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